The Potter's House at a Glance

Article Index The Potter's House at a Glance Page 2 Page 3 Page 4 Page 5 Page 4 of 5 International and National Crisis Intervention In February 2005, Bishop Jakes presented checks to the U.S. Fund for UNICEF from The Potter’s House and Clay Academy totaling $100,606.11. The contribution represented the largest tsunami relief donation received by UNICEF from a faith-based organization. In September 2005, Bishop Jakes placed in motion the full force of the ministry’s resources into actively assisting families displaced by Hurricane Katrina. Only two days after Katrina hit the Gulf Coast, The Potter’s House created a telephone bank to receive calls from survivors of the hurricanes who were now residing in the North Texas region. The church then matched the needs of survivors with calls from Good Samaritans who made offers of housing, employment, and non-perishable items such as clothing, shoes, bed linens, diapers, toiletries, and school supplies. The church’s medical ministry filled prescriptions and provided blood pressure, heart, and diabetic medication. Clay Academy also opened its enrollment to displaced students. In December 2005 Bishop Jakes was asked to serve with the Rev. William H. Gray III as co-chair of the Bush-Clinton Katrina Fund’s Interfaith Coalition. << Prev - Next >>

 

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